How to pronounce myrmidon
Say it like MUR-mih-don. Myrmidon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- mih
- don
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myrmidon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- donGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of myrmidon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MUR-mih-don.
What does myrmidon mean?
- A soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes orders of a superior without protest or pity (sometimes applied to bailiffs, constables, etc).
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Questions about saying myrmidon
How do you pronounce myrmidon?
Say MUR-mih-don. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝmɪˌdɑn/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːmɪˌdɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myrmidon?
Myrmidon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · mih · don.
Is myrmidon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɜːmɪˌdɒn/ (MUR-mih-don).